The Fitness Assessment/Screening program helps to determine your current baseline fitness level and identify your specific areas of strength and weakness through a variety of physical fitness tests. The results of these tests can help our staff provide you with an exercise program that is customized to fit your specific needs and goals.The information can be used for comparison as you progress and improve, serve as a motivational tool to adhere to an exercise program, and show where areas of improvement are needed.
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Fitness Assessment
Cost: Students: No Cost; Faculty/Staff: $10.00 (30 min.)
An assessment provides the client with baseline fitness levels of muscular strength, Muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition (% body fat).
Fitness Screening
Cost: Students: $15; Faculty/Staff: $20 (1 hr.)
A screening provides the client with baseline fitness levels in all the five major health related components: Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility, Body Composition (% body fat), and Cardiovascular Endurance. Additionally, body measurements are taken, height, weight, resting heart rate and blood pressure is measured. Standards for all age ranges are provided with measurements. Your target heart rate is also calculated so that you can determine at any given time during a workout how hard your heart is working.
Fitness Consultations
Consultation I
Cost: Students: $25; Faculty/Staff: $35 (1.5 hrs.)
Includes a fitness screening and fitness program consultation with a personal trainer.
Consultation II
Cost: Students: $40; Faculty/Staff: $50 (2 hrs.)
Includes a fitness screening, fitness program consultation and weight room orientation/instruction with a personal trainer.
Follow-up Consultations
Must be conducted within 120 days of initial consultation. Choose from the following options:
Level I
Cost: Students: $15; Faculty/Staff: $20
Includes three baseline fitness assessments and a fitness program adjustment. (does not include cardiovascular)
Level II
Cost: Students: $20; Faculty/Staff: $25
Includes a cardiovascular endurance assessment, two additional baseline fitness assessments and a fitness program adjustment.
Measurements Includes:
Height & Weight
Resting Heart Rate / Blood Pressure
Resting heart rate and blood pressure are important indicators to measure as you begin and progress in your fitness routine.
Body Composition
Measures your ratio of lean body mass to fat mass with skin fold measurements, bioelectrical impedence (BIA), and girth measurements.
Cardiovascular Endurance
Estimates your aerobic fitness level by performing test that allow measurement of your heart rate, test options include:
- 12-minute Cycle Ergometer test
- 8-minute Treadmill Test
- 3-minute Queen's College Step Test
Muscular Endurance
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Tests the ability of your muscles to exert force over an extended period of time. This is assessed through a push-up test and a curl-up test. |  |
Flexibility
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A sit-and-reach test is performed to assess your flexibility in the hips and hamstrings. Flexibility in these areas is related to the health and function of the lower back. |
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Eligibility
Clients must be currently enrolled students, faculty, staff, or Student Recreation Center members.
The Department of Campus Recreation reserves the right to deny services to participants who may not be able to exercise safely within the program parameters.
Preparation/Testing Guidelines
- Clients will be required to complete the following documents prior to testing:
- "Health History Questionnaire"
- "Informed Consent "
- Try to get a good night's sleep the night before your assessment.
- Wear comfortable, loose fitting clothing (jogging attire, shorts, etc.), and socks and athletic shoes.
- No alcohol consumption within 48 hours of the assessment.
- Avoid exercise (including cardio and strength training) within 12 hours of the assessments. Exercise will elevate your blood pressure and resting heart rate - invalidating these measures.
- Refrain from eating, drinking, or smoking at least 4 hours before the assessments.
- Avoid caffeine or any diuretic, unless prescribed by doctor, before the assessments.
- Please inform a member of staff if you are suffering from any acute respiratory infection or related condition.
- Allow an hour to an hour and a half for the testing session.
Fitness Assessment/Screening Registration Information
All fitness assessments/screenings are by appointment only. Schedule an appointment at the Harris Teeter Fitness Center desk located in the Student Recreation Center.
If you cannot keep your appointment, please contact the Student Recreation Center at 962-7443 as soon as possible.
